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2024 Forest River Cedar Creek problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2024 Forest River Cedar Creek — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

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NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

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Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2024 compare to other Cedar Creek years?

Cedar Creek NHTSA complaints by model year, 2024 highlighted11 complaints1997: 0 complaints1998: 0 complaints1999: 0 complaints2000: 0 complaints2001: 2 complaints2002: 2 complaints2003: 1 complaints2004: 3 complaints2005: 1 complaints2006: 0 complaints2007: 1 complaints2008: 0 complaints2009: 2 complaints2010: 0 complaints2011: 2 complaints2012: 4 complaints2013: 0 complaints2014: 2 complaints2015: 0 complaints2016: 0 complaints2017: 4 complaints2018: 4 complaints2019: 2 complaints2020: 5 complaints2021: 11 complaints2022: 5 complaints2023: 7 complaints2024: 0 complaints2025: 2 complaints2026: 0 complaints
Cedar Creek NHTSA complaints by model year, 2024 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 2024 Forest River Cedar Creek have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

25V245000Body & StructureApril 14, 2025 · 4,179 units

Defect

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Coachmen Catalina, Forest River Aurora, Cascade, Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Sandpiper, Sierra, 2025 Campsite Reserve, Impression, Pause, Puma, Sabre, Salem, Vengeance, and Wildwood fifth wheel and travel trailers, equipped with a removable step assembly. The clip-on bracket mounting bolts may come loose, allowing the steps to detach.

Consequence

Steps that detach while in use increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and repair or replace the clip-on bracket as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 28, 2025. Owners may contact customer service at Aurora & Catalina (1-574-825-4995), Campsite Reserve, Cascade, Cherokee, Sabre, Vengeance (1-260-499-2100), Cedar Creek (1-260-593-4000), Impression (1-574-327-2716), Pause (1-574-327-2681), Puma (1-574-642-0588), Sierra & Sandpiper (1-574-534-4574), and Salem & Wildwood (1-574-534-3167). Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1915.

24V395000OtherJune 4, 2024 · 41,353 units

Defect

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2004-2024 Cedar Creek and 2006-2024 Puma fifth wheels trailers. The overcurrent protection from the trailer battery may have been incorrectly routed, allowing the wires to be pulled out of the junction box.

Consequence

A loose wire can cause a short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will reroute the wires to the protected side of the mini-beaker, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 10, 2024. Owners may contact Puma customer service at 1-574-642-0588 or Cedar Creek customer service at 260-593-4000. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1786.

2024 Forest River Cedar Creek — common questions

Is the 2024 Forest River Cedar Creek reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2024 Forest River Cedar Creek have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2024 Forest River Cedar Creek. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.